A warm, enthralling film about a boy and his family, living in a small, Australian country town during the First World War.
Let The Balloon Go
A warm, enthralling film about a boy and his family, living in a small, Australian country town during the First World War.
John is physically handicapped, and his over-anxious mother is afraid to let him play games and climb trees like other children. While his brothers fight in the war overseas, John fights a much more personal battle for his own freedom.
Let The Balloon Go is based on the popular novel by world-renowned Australian author, Ivan Southall.
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A warm, enthralling film about a boy and his family, living in a small, Australian country town during the First World War. John is physically handicapped, and his over-anxious mother is afraid to let him play games and climb trees like other children. While his brothers fight in the war overseas, John fights a much more personal battle for his own freedom. Let The Balloon Go is based on the popular novel by world-renowned Australian author, Ivan Southall.
Awards
USA Hollywood Motion Picture Advisory Board
Award of Excellence
USA Festival of the Americas
Silver Award Winner
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Running Time
78 mins
Production Company
Film Australia
Language
English